Sermons
Below you can find transcripts of sermons our clergy and guest preachers have given at recent Abbey services. They deal with current theological issues, religion and world events, and the interpretation of biblical texts.
Where possible, we provide an audio and video recording of the sermon.
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
'So many people place God so out of reach...'
The Reverend Aidan Platten Canon Precentor, Norwich Cathedral
Sunday, 30th August 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2026
'On this rock I will build my Church.'
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Sunday, 23rd August 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Tenth Sunday after Trinity 2026
Do not be afraid.
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon Theologian and Almoner
Sunday, 9th August 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Eighth Sunday after Trinity 2026
‘The parables are among the most abused and mistreated stories ever told.’
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Tuesday, 28th July 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday after Trinity 2026
The wheat and the darnel.
The Reverend Tessa Bosworth Succentor
Sunday, 19th July 2026
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Sixth Sunday after Trinity
We are offered the opportunity to change and to flourish.
The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist
Sunday, 12th July 2026
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